Art Demonstration by Joe Oakes - by Temecula Valley Art League

Art demo by Joe A. Oakes Fine Art at Temecula Valley Art League.

Discover the secret of vibrant landscapes with Joe A. Oakes.Entry free to TVAL members.*All members must have current, up-to-date paid membership.Visitos $10If you are shy in the use of color this art demo is for you, as Joe A. Oakes explains some of his more used techniques, The emotional response you receive from his art is palpable; come and get views perspective in how to accomplish such incredible sceneries where the sky and ground embraces the viewer to an incredible journey of magical brightness.Visit Joe A. Oakes Art collection

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Artist's Statement: "My landscapes are about the joy of nature and the colors it offers us. I paint with colors that evoke feelings of the first brilliant seconds of sunrise and the last fiery moments of sunset. Expressing those feelings through the use of bold, vibrant highlights and shadows of violet hues is my signature. I paint tributes to the mountains, fields and trees in the hopes it will slow us down long enough to appreciate them. Every painting is a challenge to examine the colors of our world and reconnect with nature".

Biography: Joe A. Oakes was a curious and observant child that started drawing at the age of five. He has been painting full time since 2008 and like other artists, previously worked at other things including substitute teacher, art consultant and graphic designer. Oakes has survived cancer and the loss of a child and has used these life changing events to propel his art career forward. His landscapes burn with the excitement of bold, bright color and draw on scenes from all over the U.S. but especially the Southwest and the state of California. Oakes’ work offers a new perspective on color and place while offering a meditative sense of calm, happiness and reverence for the land. He holds a BFA from California State University, Fullerton and among his awards are the Distinguished Artist Award from the City of La Quinta, CA in 2011 and a First Place Award for his work in “Visions” Exhibition at Chaffey Community Museum of Art in Ontario, CA in 2019. Oakes resides near Riverside in Southern California.

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